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Drinking Limits - Measurements and Units

Alcohol is so widely used that people sometimes forget the harm it can cause to physical and mental health.

Sensible Limits

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Men:

No more than 3 to 4 units a day and no more than 21 units in one week.

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No more than 2 to 3 units a day and no more than 14 units a week.


What's in a unit?

A unit equals 10ml of pure alcohol. That is how much the body can safely get rid of in an hour.

Page updated: Monday, June 16, 2008